Before I head out to this evenings dinner & party, I want to thank you all for visiting my blog and all your lovely comments. I cant even begin to tell you all how much it means to me. I hope to see you even more in the New Year, and I hope you get an amazing night with all your friends and loved ones! See you in 2009, which I know will bring changes and lots of new great things for the blog.

I am still technically on vacation, but have decided to work a little, so that next month wont be that busy. So today, I did a interview for a case I am working on and it went really well. Now I am off to hit the sales, and I hope I can find some more wool cardigans & sweaters. Later, we are off to another Christmas Party which are one of my favorites. Its a lunch that last all afternoon, with a great mix of people, lovely food and wine. Hope you are enjoying your holiday!

I love this black velvet LBD I got at H&M. Its easy to style, and perfect for all the christmas parties. I find that the LBD often saves the day when it comes to those days when your not feeling particular experimental (oh yes, that happens) or having a bad day. However, I never let something like that stop me from attending a party. For those days, simply put on that black dress and let the accessories speak. It somehow always works.

søndag 28. desember 2008

In Norway its all about the dinners & parties at Christmas. Its lovely & a great excuse to bring out all those party dresses you got stashed in your closet. But here the dress is hidden under a classic black wool trench, which is a great option to stay warm, and still look stylish.Trench from Banana Republic, that I bought in LA. The hidden dress is vintage, Boots by Acne, Faux fur scarf, H&M beanie, vintage sunglasses and vintage Chanel handbag.Thank you all for all your lovely Christmas wishes! I have had a wonderful time, except from a cold that does not seem to get any better. Oh well, more time for me to catch up on all the movies I wanted to see. On my playlist are: The Family Stone, SATC- The Movie, The Holiday, PS I Love you, The Birds, Rear Window, Notting Hill & Love Actually. If I am better tomorrow, I am off to check out the Christmas sales.

In Norway we celebrate Christmas tomorrow, so today is all about decorating the three and the first Christmas dinner with some of the parents. I have been waiting for the right party to wear this festive dress from F21, that I bought in San Francisco and tonight seems to be just the right occasion. I am looking forward to relaxing, spending time with family & friends, and having time off. I wish you all a nice time with your family & loved ones. Merry Christmas to you all!

Today I am just lounging inside i anticipation for the traditional Christmas Party at our friends house. She is serving all the usual cookies and gløgg, a Norwegian traditional Christmasdrink. I cant wait to see everybody and have a good time. Have a great Saturday!

Finally friday. My plans for this evening is to listen to christmas music while I giftwrap the last presents. And there is no need for looking less than glamorous, so I had to put on my new Zara shoes and the high waisted leopard skirt from F21, that I bought in San Francisco. There is no christmas spirit without "Last Christmas" and a glass of bubbles for me. Whats your favorite christmas song?

Most of all I wish for something that does not come in a box. But since family & friends usually give the boxes, I do have some preferances. Like the SATC Movie, a piece of Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry or those pink Christian Louboutins. I think they have my name on them. Are you done giftshopping? I just have a couple left myself, that I hopefully can get done today.

I was so lucky to be interviewed by Lola, one of my favorite Norwegian Fashion sites. Go here to see the interview with a lot of pictures from my closet. In this picture, I was going for the Russian folk look, which I think turned out pretty well.

Victoriassecret are having a boot sale, and these black biker boots from Colin Stuart are on the top of my wishlist. I like how they give an edge to any outfit and are perfect for the Norwgian winter. I practically live in boots during the winter, so maybe these should be my next investment. What are you craving right now?

After a couple of though weeks, I was finally getting my hair done by one of my best friends. I was very happy with how it turned out, and its perfect for the Christmas party I am going to tonight. I also wore my jacket for the second time, and the reactions have been mixed, people either love it or hate it. But I like it, and when one of the girls said I looked like Rachel Zoe, I took that as a compliment. People can say what they want, this jacket is a stayer in my closet. Have a nice Saturday everyone!

It is getting really cold, but thats no excuse for not dressing fashionably. When its this cold, I usually wear wool, cashmere and pashminas to keep warm. I love my new scarf from Pashmina International. This one is wool, but they have a huge selection, scarves in every color and free shipping around the world. Worth taking a look at! Of course, if you have a LV pashmina, this will not be sufficient. But this is a great budget option, and I am all about getting the best deals.

Christmaspresents ideas for the Rock Chic girl, or inspiration for your next Party. During my shopping spree for Christmas presents today, I could not resist a similar scarf, so it had to come home with me. After debating with myself, I gathered that I deserved a little treat after all that shopping for my family & friends. Do you shop for yourself when Christmas shopping?

I have been looking for that perfect leather jacket for a long time. When I was in LA, I tried on tons of expensive jackets, like Theory, DKNY and Dolce & Gabbana. The thing about leather jackets, is that for me, they need to have that soft buttery leather. If not, well I dont bother. I have also been looking at ebay for vintage ones, but could not find any I really loved. And you know my theory: Dont buy it, if you dont love it! Anyway, this jacket I found at a chain store called Voice, were I usually never shop. I guess it was fate, because it really is perfect for me.

mandag 8. desember 2008

Julegaveshopping kan være et ork, så jeg tenkte å sette sammen et par collager for å gi dere noen shoppingideer. Først ut er fashionistaen, jenta som tenker, lever og ånder for mote. Hun ønsker seg også en del dyre ting, men for å være helt ærlig så hadde jeg blitt veldig glad for kjedet fra TopShop, neglelakken fra Chanel eller fjærpynten fra Fredflare. Kule gaver som ikke koster all verden. Pakk det inn i en lekker gaveeske og voila, enda en gave mindre å tenke på.As we are closing in on Christmas, I thought I would give you some shopping ideas. These are some of the things that I would want for Christmas, and that I know a lot of fashion forward ladies are wishing for as well. Mind you, I dont think its at all necessary to spend a lot of money on gifts. Just be sure to wrap the gifts nicely with a lovely card. I know I would get just as excited for this TopShop necklace as for the Chanel nailpolish.

Even though I am sick, I was to excited about this new Norwegian Jewelry webshop, to stay home. Smukkesmykker just opened and is a website were you can buy jewelry from different designers. There are not that many good jewelry webshops in Norway, so I was very excited to see a new one. I loved the bracelets in different colors, the necklaces and the huge earrings with stones in different colors. Maybe you have heard about the designer Julie Sandlau, she is a favorite amongst celebs like Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and Beyonce. The girls behind the store, Gry and Anne has done a great job at picking out different brands, that I think will appeal to any stylish girls with a love for jewelry.

Ps: Thanks for all your sweet comments! I hope you dont mind me looking to washed out, I acutally feel a little better after taking lots of c-vitamin.

If I was going out tonight, this would be my dream outfit. But I am home sick with a cold, so no party for me tonight. If you are going out I hope you get a wonderful time! I am going to enjoy a nice dinner and a movie. Have a nice friday everyone!

Thanks for all your mails about the competition! It was so much fun, that I have to have another very soon. The answers were Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and The City, and Koola Anna startet in 1996. Since there was so many mails, I decided to crown two winners, Ane Marte Sollied (27)og Frédérique aka Miss Glitzy. Send me you adresses, and the new jeans from Koola Anna will be yours!

Two days ago, I found this amazing faux fur leopardjacket on ebay. I have been wanting one for a long time, and this reminded me of something I have seen on Kate Moss. I got the jacket for a very good price, so now I am just waiting for it to reach me. This is of course why I love ebay so much. You can find affordable fashion and unique vintage items. In Norway we dont have that many flea markets, so ebay is a great way to score some deals. However, I should be satisfied after my shopping spree in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Well, a girl can never have to many winter jackets and this just had my name on it. Tomorrow I am announcing the winner of the Koola Anna contest, so be sure to check in!

I woke up this morning to a white winter wonderland. I am sitting inside and enjoying a cup of tea, just looking at natures beauty. It does really bring out the Christmas spirit. Later I am off for an audition and an art exhibition ( I will see if I can take some pics), so this should be a lovely day. Hope you are having a great Wednesday!

I dont think its any secret that I love to shop online. After this weekend madnessshopping in the US, some sites are still offering some great deals. ChickDowntown is a site I discovered a little while back, and I love their selection of clothes. According to the site you can get 45 percent of a large selection, so check it out. Remember to use the code CYBER to get the discount. I am eyeing a couple of items myself, like this sequined jacket from Anna Sui. The jacket is perfect for the partyseason, and I would use it with jeans or over a my lbds for some added glam. Happy shopping!

Today is your last chance at entering the competition for the baggy jeans from Koola Anna. Be sure to check it out further down on the page, if you havent already! Who am I supposed to be and which year did Koola Anna start?

Still wondering what to give your friends, family, husband or boyfriend for Christmas? Check out my advice on what to buy (in Norwegian, but you can still see my recommendations!) here

If you buy vintage, be sure that the person you are buying for is fine with that. Vintage is unique and one of a kind, so a lot of girls loves to get a brooch, a handbag or a sequined jacket(myself included!!) under the Christmas three. If you feel its to risky, go for a giftcard or packages from a chain like H&M and F21 that are easily returnable. Happy shopping!

lørdag 29. november 2008

Dress: H&M, Boots: Inc, Tights: F21, Dior vintage bag and vintage bracelets. Its been raining all day, but by evening it finally cleared up. I am off to a dinner & drinks with the girls. Have a wonderful saturday everyone!

fredag 28. november 2008

Photos: Kathrine Stenvaag.Thank you all for your emails about being model for a day, they exceeded my expectations. My models were Marthe and Elisenda, and they did an amazing job with showing what to wear for parties & christmas this season. See me talk about what to wear in the video at Kvinneguiden. It is in Norwegian, but you can at least see the beautiful dresses and models. Have a great weekend everyone!

Elisienda and Marthe in different styles of the LBD. I am wearing a Lindex dress, Victoriassecret cardigan, Zara belt and vintage boots.

A while back I was shooting this commercial shot for a electricity company. The idea is that we are saving the power, while having friends over for a dinner. Suddenly, the picture is all over the city, and I must say its weird, but good. The shot was a lot of fun, as the photographer cracked us up with all his funny jokes. Can you guess who I am?

A while back ago I had a post about Koola Anna. I love their affordable collections and especially the cool jeans, dresses and tshirts. The baggy jeans pictured are some of my favorites, and I was lucky enough to get some of the same jeans that you can win! In this picture, I am dressed up like one of my favorite characters. This girl dresses in tutus, loves her shoes and cosmopolitans. Just tell me, who I am supposed to be and which year Koola anna started (check out their website), and you are in the competition! Send your answer to siljesfashion@hotmail.com before 2 of december. Ps: I have one pair in 27 & another in 28, so let me know which one you prefer if you should be the lucky winner.

You are looking at H&Ms new guest designer. This summer its the british designer Matthew Williamsons turn to entice us with his prints and sweet summer dresses. I am very excited about this collaboration, because I think some of the summer items will appeal to my style. I love his prints, colors and designs. Will you be buying this collection when it hits the store?

søndag 23. november 2008

I really enjoy fall, with all its beauty and different colors. Sundays are often spent either going for a walk, if the weather permits, or at a coffeehouse enjoying some java with good friends.Remember I showed you the vintage paysley dress that I bougth in San Francisco? Well, it has been in good use since then. I love the dress, which could very well have been from Anna Sui or Guccis fall line with its 70s print. The fact that it is vintage, makes it all that more special to me. Thanks to the wonderful Songy of Stylediscovery, who made this cool collage. Without her, there would have been just plain images. She is a IT genius and a wonderful writer, so I recommend that you check out her blog!

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I have a love affair with Fashion. This blog is about my hunt for vintage treasures, beautiful gowns, handbags and jewelry. I have a passion for Ebay, pink, shopping and all other fun things in life. I work as a journalist, stylist and personal shopper. If you have any fashion questions or dilemmas, let me know and I will try to give an answer.
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